Fairfield Island, BC
British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro
Fairfield Island is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 4,220.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Fairfield Island Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 127.5 sq mi (330.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1861°N, 121.9417°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | - | 32 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 144 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 46 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 106 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 134 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.6 in |
Fairfield Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.7") and August the driest (2.3").
Schools in Fairfield Island
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathcona Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Chilliwack Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hope Adventist Christian School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fairfield Island
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC | campus radio, university radio | MP3 | |
| CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC | modern rock, re-branding new format | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Fairfield Island
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTER | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 3605991738 | ||
| Agassiz Harrison Museum | ||||
| CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum | ||||
| Chilliwack Museum | ||||
| Dicken's Sweets & British Museum | ||||
| Kilby General Store |
Libraries in Fairfield Island
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVRL: Agassiz Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Chilliwack Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Sardis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Yarrow Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fairfield Island
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chilliwack Community Market | |||||
| Hofstede's Country Barn | |||||
| Market at the Coliseum |
Cafes in Fairfield Island
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fairfield Island
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Yale Brewing | ||||
| Raven's Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Fairfield Island
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Fairfield Island
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker | 100.0 | 10 | 1,525 | $50 | November - May | - | Yes |
| Sasquatch Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Fairfield Island
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Medium Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Acme Field | - | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Bayview Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Becker's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone | - | Small Airport |
| Butler Field | - | Small Airport |
| Chilliwack Airport | YCW | Small Airport |
| Cutty Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eliza Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Floathaven Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Langley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark | YHE | Small Airport |
| Horse Fly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kendall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lynden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Mist Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mears Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pretty Estates Resort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skagit Regional Airport | MVW | Small Airport |
| West Wind Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Fairfield Island
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Clinic |
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What is the population of Fairfield Island?
Fairfield Island has a population of 4,220 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 127.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fairfield Island?
Fairfield Island has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 68.1 inches, with 17.8 inches of snow.
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